Exam Preview for 2017: Teen Dating Violence: Strategies for Therape

Teen Dating Violence: Strategies for Therapeutic Intervention

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Teen dating violence consists of: A pattern of abusive behaviors and coercive tactics that occur within a dating relationship among adolescents and teenagers. Physical, emotional, and digital abuse, as well as other controlling behaviors with the goal of gaining power and control over their partner. Repeated and systematic use of tactics such as intimidation, manipulation, isolation, threats, and violence. All of the above
2. 26% of women and 15% of men who were victims of sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner first experienced these or other forms of violence before they turned _______ yrs old. 15 16 17 18
3. Youth who experience TDV are more likely to experience which of the following impacts compared to their peers who have not experienced TDV? Lying Promiscuity Thoughts of Suicide All of the above
4. Which of the following is a risk factor for TDV victimization? Having higher than normal self-esteem Dating at an early age Being a straight A student None of the above
5. Which of the following is a risk factor for TDV perpetration? Believing that it is acceptable to use threats or violence to get one’s way or to express frustration or anger Problems managing anger or frustration Witnessing violence at home or in the community All of the above
6. Nearly ___________% of victims also report perpetrating abuse. 24 64 84 94
7. When assessing teen relationships to determine if there is TDV, you might see: Digital abuse through social media Control described as power Power described as control Using non-suicidal statements to keep their partner stuck
8. Which of the following is s psycho-education intervention that can be used when working with teens experiencing TDV? Red flags vs Green Flags Yellow flags vs Green Flags Yellow flags vs Reg flags Green flags vs White flags
9. Which of the following is appropriate for creating a safe inner circle of support, when working with teens experiencing TDV? Increasing emotional intelligence Assessing social media Role playing boundaries All of the above
10. When working with teens experiencing TDV family involvement may consist of: Referring parents to counseling or support of their own Providing parenting education Providing or referring teen and family to family counseling All of the above